PHApplication Overview
A comprehensive suite of professional network analysis tools featuring a WiFi analyzer, speed testing, and deep-packet scanning capabilities designed for detailed network diagnostic and coverage validation.Specifications & Compatibility
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| OS Requirement | Android 7.1+ |
| Device Compatibility | Android Smartphones, Tablets, Google TV, Android TV |
| Supported Screen DPIs | 160dpi, 240dpi, 320dpi, 480dpi, 640dpi |
| Supported Technologies | WiFi 1 (802.11a), WiFi 2 (802.11b), WiFi 3 (802.11g), WiFi 4 (802.11n), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 6E (6GHz 802.11ax), WiFi 7 (802.11be) |
| Supported Bands | 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz |
| Channel Widths | 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz, 80+80MHz, 160MHz, 320MHz |
| Security Configurations | WPA3, OWE (including transition mode), WPA2, WPA, WEP, 802.1x/EAP |
Core Technical Features
1. Wireless Coverage 360 Analyzer
- Performs active surveying alongside concurrent ping, DNS, and HTTP loads.
- Delivers detailed network performance statistics globally and per specific location within homes, businesses, or venues.
2. Advanced WiFi Analyzer
- AP Metrics: Extracts signal strength, spectrum usage (primary/secondary channels), current and supported MCS/phy speeds, MIMO configurations, and distance estimation (via 802.11mc).
- Protocol & Features: Decodes Beacon IEs with differential analysis against a baseline; monitors station load and utilization; detects advanced protocols (802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11r).
- Filtering: Comprehensive display filters to isolate targeted networks, APs, or signals.
3. Packet Captures (PCAPng)
- Exports WiFi scan results as PCAP records with a built-in, on-device PCAP viewer.
- Interoperable with external desktop tools (Wireshark, Intuitibits WiFi Explorer Pro 3, AccessAgility WiFi Scanner) and cloud analysis services (CloudShark, Arista Networks' Packets).
- Acts as a remote WiFi scanning sensor to stream real-time PCAP records directly to Wireshark or WiFi Explorer Pro 3.
4. Speed & Latency Testing
- Testing Methods: Internet speed tests (now defaulting to M-Lab MSAK), IP WAN/LAN tests between app-enabled devices, or peer-to-peer testing via user-specified iPerf3, HTTP, or FTP servers.
- Latency Infrastructure: Measures concurrent ping, DNS, and HTTP latency across multiple targets under configurable loads.
- Automation: Supports scheduled automatic tests (intervals ranging from 15 minutes to 24 hours) for 24/7 uptime monitoring and outage tracking.
5. Ping & DNS Speeds Analyzer
- Simultaneous multi-target tracking utilizing ECHO, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, or any custom TCP port.
- Integrates predefined or customizable target lists tailored for specific environments or gaming servers.
6. LAN Connected Device Scanner
- Discovers network devices over WiFi or Ethernet using Ping, ARP, UPnP/SSDP, reverse DNS, Bonjour/mDNS, NetBIOS, SNMP, and HTTP.
- Identifies open TCP ports, tracks device-specific ping statistics, and allows user-configured device naming and trust assignments.
Changelog & Build Info
- New Default Test Method: Switched to M-Lab MSAK.
- General bug fixes and stability optimizations.
- Modifications: Premium/Expert features activated; all debugging information stripped from the build.